People must be encouraged and incentivized to come into Cork City Centre without the fear of high priced parking charges, that’s according to Cork North Central Cllr Ken O’ Flynn.
The Cllr was reacting to figures that show Cork City Council is generating millions of Euro from the sale of parking discs each year…
In fact the Council has managed to rake over 14 million Euro in just 8 years.
Figures obtained by Paul Byrne Media under the Freedom of the Information Act show that between 2016 and 2023 the Council forked out � 306,111 on parking discs.
Sales of discs for the same period totalled � 14,146,843
While acknowledging the need for funding Cllr O’ Flynn said “While the sums of might seem staggering, it’s crucial for the day-to-day functioning of our city. I’ve been campaigning for a streamlined approach to parking for the past 18 years,� O�Flynn stated. �We need to incentivize people to visit our city over shopping centres. To survive and thrive, we must create a unique urban experience that can�t be replicated elsewhere It should be easier and cheaper for people to come into Cork. Many are deterred by safety concerns and the high costs associated with parking.”
O�Flynn continued, �We need to learn how to do business differently. This isn’t solely on the shoulders of the Cork City Council; we must engage all stakeholders to ensure a sense of value for those coming into the city. Together, we can make Cork an inviting and thriving place to be, but we have to act fast!�
As the Council grapples with its parking policies, the call for change has never been more urgent said O’ Flynn .
The figure of over 14 million Euro does not include money accrued from charges at Council run car parks in the city centre.
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